Wilson Pkerer Chekeruk v Loporna Pyatich Lonyangatodo & 2 others [2018] KEMC 55 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 55
- Citation
- [2018] KEMC 55 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner seeks declaration of election validity and cost of petition.CoramV. O ADET
Holding
The court declares that Loporna Pyatich Lonyangatodo was validly elected as the Member of County Assembly for Masool Ward, Sigor Constituency.
Facts
Wilson Pkerer Chekeruk filed a petition alleging that Loporna Pyatich Lonyangatodo was not validly elected as the Member of County Assembly for Masool Ward, Sigor Constituency, West Pokot County. The election was held on August 8, 2017, and Loporna Pyatich Lonyangatodo was declared the winner with 2168 votes.
Issues
- Validity of the election
- Cost of the petition
Reasoning
The court found that the election was substantially in accordance with the law and that the irregularities did not adversely affect the sanctity of the election.
Outcome
Petition dismissed, election confirmed as valid.
Orders
- Petition dismissed
- Election of 1st Respondent confirmed as valid
- Petitioner bears costs capped at Kshs. 1.2 million
- Security deposit used as cost on pro rata basis
- Certificate issued
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Election Act No. 24 of 2011
- Election (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petition Rules, 2013
- Constitution of Kenya
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